New Delhi to Chicago time converter

Chicago is 10 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi. When it is 9:00 AM in New Delhi, it is 10:30 PM (Thu, Oct 15) in Chicago.

New Delhi IST

Friday, October 16, 2026

Chicago CDT

Friday, October 16, 2026

New Delhi
Delhi, India
Fri, Oct 16
ISTUTC+5:30
Chicago
Illinois, United States
Fri, Oct 16
CDTUTC-5-10h 30m
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New Delhi to Chicago conversion table

Every hour of today in New Delhi and the matching time in Chicago. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

New DelhiChicago
12:00 AM1:30 PM−1 day
1:00 AM2:30 PM−1 day
2:00 AM3:30 PM−1 day
3:00 AM4:30 PM−1 day
4:00 AM5:30 PM−1 day
5:00 AM6:30 PM−1 day
6:00 AM7:30 PM−1 day
7:00 AM8:30 PM−1 day
8:00 AM9:30 PM−1 day
9:00 AM10:30 PM−1 day
10:00 AM11:30 PM−1 day
11:00 AM12:30 AM
12:00 PM1:30 AM
1:00 PM2:30 AM
2:00 PM3:30 AM
3:00 PM4:30 AM
4:00 PM5:30 AM
5:00 PM6:30 AM
6:00 PM7:30 AM
7:00 PM8:30 AM
8:00 PM9:30 AM
9:00 PM10:30 AM
10:00 PM11:30 AM
11:00 PM12:30 PM

Best time to call or meet

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM in New Delhi (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Chicago): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New Delhi and Chicago switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 16, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -10h 30m
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: -11h 30m
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 16, 2027: -10h 30m

Distance

New Delhi and Chicago are 12,026 km (7,473 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New Delhi and Chicago?

Chicago is 10 hours 30 minutes behind New Delhi.

What time is it in Chicago when it is 9 AM in New Delhi?

When it is 9:00 AM in New Delhi, it is 10:30 PM (Thu, Oct 15) in Chicago.

When is the best time to call Chicago from New Delhi?

Working hours don't overlap fully. The closest fit is 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM in New Delhi (9:00 AM – 11:30 AM in Chicago): working hours on one side, early or late on the other.

Does the time difference between New Delhi and Chicago change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.